Sir Joseph Ntung Ari KSM | |
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| Director-General/Chief Executive, Industrial Training Fund | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 December 1960 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Administrator, Public Servant |
| Known for | Director-General ITF |
Joseph Ntung Ari, FCAI CON , is a Nigerian administrator and public servant, who has served as the Director-General of the Industrial Training Fund since 2016. He was formerly the General Manager of Plateau Publishing Company and Plateau Radio Television Corporation. [1] [2]
Joseph Ntung Ari was born on 21 December 1960, in Nigeria. Before pursuing higher education, he obtained the West African School Certificate. He attended institutions where he earned a Diploma in Broadcast Journalism, a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Management. Ari furthered his studies, obtaining a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B Hons.), a Master of Laws (LL.M), and a Master of Business Administration (MBA). [3]
Ari began his career as a news reporter and presenter at the Plateau Broadcasting Corporation. He later joined the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) in Lagos as a newscaster. Subsequently, he moved to the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) as a news editor and caster. [4]
He transitioned to public relations, serving as public relations manager at the National Insurance Corporation of Nigeria (NICON). Ari also worked in government, holding positions such as Director of Press and Public Affairs to two Plateau State Governors. [5]
His leadership roles included appointments as Sole Administrator and General Manager of Plateau Publishing Company and General Manager of Plateau Radio Television Corporation, making him the first Plateau citizen to lead both institutions. [6]
Ari served in various capacities at the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), including Director of Public Relations, Director of Administration and Human Resources, and Director of Business Training Development. He was later appointed Director-General/Chief Executive of the ITF, [7] where he introduced reforms to improve workforce development and foster collaboration with external stakeholders. [8] [9]
Ari has received multiple honors, including traditional titles and awards from various organizations. [10] [11]